This review has been brewing for a while, no pun intended. I have had the Bell’s Oberon on tap, bought a 6 pack, waited three weeks…and now writing the review. During that time, I have “sampled” a few bottles and really started to formulate how I feel about the beer. I have also allowed others to have a go at tasting it, as it is always good to have other people’s opinions.

It wasn’t until today when I was sitting at my desk, working away at a document, that Shane texted me and told me to get a review up, that I’m finally putting all of those thoughts down. The Oberon pours a golden yellow with a decently thick fluffy white head. The aroma is pretty light with wheat and yeast spiked with a bit of citrus and spice. A bit weak compared to others, but pleasant nonetheless.

The taste is crisp yet sweet, and the wheat comes through with a bit of bitterness balancing it out. The citrus (lemon and a hint of orange) brings in some good flavor components, but nothing out of the ordinary. For a Wheat Ale the wheat flavors are about what I would expect them to be, present and balanced but made complex through spices and citrus.

The Bell’s Oberon is as beer that you could easily drink all day and be very pleased with it. But compared to some of the other Wheat Ales that I have had, it is a bit flat. A lot of the flavors and smells seem to have a “Yeah… I’m here, but I’m not sure what I want to be” attitude. I’m not going to mark it down too far because of this, because I still find it to be a good beer, just not an overly complex or exciting one.

Overall: 7/10